Unfortunately, the nutritional quality of many people leaves much to be desired. A logical consequence of this are frequent problems with the digestive organs. The probiotic Bifiform helps to cope with the problem, and how to take it to achieve the best effect will be discussed later.
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Composition, active substance of the drug
The tool belongs to the class of biologically active additives. It is based on antidiarrheal microorganisms.
Active substances are:
- bifidobacterium longum;
- enterococcus faecium.
Additional components depend on the format in which the medication is made. The composition may include flavors, magnesium stearate, xylitol, stearic acid, isomaltose and other auxiliary additives.
Bifiform is implemented in the form of:
- soluble shell capsules;
- powder sachets for preparing a suspension with an orange-berry flavor;
- chewable tablets with a pleasant raspberry flavor;
- drops for oral administration.
Bifiform capsules and chewable format are intended for adults, the remaining formats, due to their pleasant taste and liquid structure, will appeal to the smallest patients.
Each package of the drug contains detailed instructions for use, which describes the indications for the use of the drug.
What is Bifiform prescribed for adults and children?
The basic range of probiotics, including this medicine, is to normalize the content of beneficial bacteria.
In view of this, the indications may be:
- imbalance of intestinal microflora;
- pathological conditions of the digestive system, which are chronic in nature;
- violation of the normal process of bowel movements (including diarrhea and diarrhea);
- increased gas formation, flatulence.
It is allowed to use Bifiform for both therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. In addition to dysbiosis, the drug is able to strengthen the body's immune system. The “Bifiform Baby” format is intended not only to replenish lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, but is also a good source of B vitamins.
How to take a probiotic
The annotation to the drug contains detailed information on what should be the frequency and duration of use of Bifiform in each case. The children's drug format, released in powder form, is divorced from the liquid. The remaining forms of the probiotic are immediately ready for use.
The powder mixture is recommended to be diluted with water at room temperature, but milk mixtures and cereals are allowed for these purposes. The main condition is that the product does not have to be hot.
Before or after a meal
The base of the medication is beneficial bacteria, the activity of which does not depend on the availability of food in the gastrointestinal tract. The bifiform will be equally effective both in the afternoon meal and after it. It is allowed to eat before, during meals, immediately after its completion or in breaks. However, you can choose any time for use only if the probiotic is taken alone and no other medications are taken with it in the company.
But in most cases, doctors prescribe Bifiform with antibiotics, completely different temporary recommendations apply. The essence of antibiotic drugs is that they destroy bacteria in the body, and all without exception. The result is inhibition of intestinal microflora, because beneficial lactobacilli also die. This is what caused the specific recommendations for the use of probiotics.
If you take Bifiform with antibiotics at the same time, then the second completely eliminates the effect of the first. Drinking a probiotic immediately after an ABP is also a futile exercise.
Doctors in such cases are advised to adhere to the following regimen:
- take an antibiotic;
- wait 2 hours;
- use a probiotic.
Due to this pause, the peak activity of ABP at the time of taking Bifiform significantly decreases. This allows the drug to normalize the balance of intestinal microflora and stop possible dysbiosis. The same scheme should be adhered to when taking probiotic and sorbent in parallel. But antifungal drugs do not affect the effectiveness of Bifiform in any way, so they can be taken at any convenient time.
The course of treatment, how many times a day
The frequency and duration of use of Bifiform is determined by the purpose of use of the drug.
Standard schemes are as follows:
- In case of gastrointestinal tract disorders, two or three times a day for three days. This dosage is suitable for adult patients and children over 2 years old. In the presence of acute symptoms, an increase in the amount of the drug to 4 capsules per day is possible. If necessary, the course can be extended up to 1 week.
- With dysbiosis, 2-3 capsules are taken for 14-21 days, depending on the severity of the manifestation of the pathology.
- In pediatrics, a powder form of the drug is used. For younger patients, 1 serving of Bifiform is prescribed 2-3 times a day. Children over three years old can increase a single dose to 2 servings. Newborns are allowed to use a probiotic no more than 1 time per day. Chewable tablets are used in a similar manner. Duration of admission is from 5 days or more.
Along with the indicated, specialists can prescribe individual schemes for using Bifiform, designed for a longer time.
For the prevention of diseases
Studies have shown that the body's resistance to pathogens depends on the content of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. So, people with balanced microflora are three times less likely to suffer from colds. Given this fact, doctors often prescribe Bifiform and other probiotics to strengthen immunity.
The duration of therapy is quite large, determined individually for each patient.
To enhance its effect, experts recommend an extra diet:
- discard foods containing yeast;
- eat more cottage cheese and “live” lactic acid products;
- if possible, give preference to soy products;
- minimize the amount of sweets.
Following these tips along with the use of Bifiform will naturally make the body more resistant to pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
Contraindications and side effects
Due to the fact that Bifiform only corrects the content of beneficial bacteria in the body, its intake is completely safe not only for adults, but also for infants, no side effects have been identified for the entire period of use of the medication. Although the recommended amount of the drug is still not worth exceeding.
At the same time, Bifiform is contraindicated for some patients. These include people with individual intolerance to medicinal components (saccharides, soybean oil, titanium dioxide, yeast, PEG, magnesium stearate). If you are allergic to one of these elements, you should replace Bifiform with another probiotic.
What are the analogues
Among the existing probiotics, Bifiform is considered the most effective, because 99% of its active components reach the intestine. Unfortunately, other medicines have lower rates.
A similar spectrum of effects was noted in the following drugs:
- Acipol;
- Bifidumbacterin;
- Beefinorm;
- Lactobacterin;
- Linex;
- Hilak forte.
Along with these names, there are many lesser known probiotic medicines. However, only the attending physician can determine the feasibility of replacing one remedy with another based on the individual characteristics of the patient.
Despite the availability of cheaper analogues, Bifiform remains one of the most popular drugs for combating diarrhea and dysbiosis. Along with effectiveness, it has such an important quality as safety, which allows it to be given even to infants.
